Linked Hearts Stables

05/29/2026

This is incredibly sweet because it comes from a child’s heart and reflects such simple but powerful truths. ❤️

“Off the Couch” isn’t just about horses—it’s about choosing adventure over screens, fresh air over sitting inside, courage over comfort, and experiencing God’s creation firsthand. Zyniah beautifully explains how horses make people feel happy, brave, strong, and alive in a way that a screen never can.

What makes it even more special is that these aren’t borrowed ideas—they’re clearly lessons she’s learned through her own experiences with horses. Her words show confidence, gratitude, faith, and a genuine love for the outdoors. The line about feeling like you “rule the world” when you’re on a horse is especially precious because it captures exactly how many riders feel.

As her mom, I am incredibly proud. This essay shows not only her writing skills, but also her character, her joy, and the values she’s learning along the way. 🐴💕

“Sometimes the simplest words carry the biggest truths. Through the eyes of a child, we are reminded that fresh air, God’s creation, and the friendship of a horse can do more for the heart than any screen ever could.” ✨

05/28/2026

What a beautiful week it has been at the ranch. 🤍
So many smiles, so many memories, and so much time doing what we love most… horses, fresh air, laughter, and soaking in God’s beautiful artwork painted across the sky each evening. 🌅🐴

From dusty boots and horse kisses to sunsets that stop you in your tracks, this week was full of peace, adventure, growth, and fun. Watching confidence grow in the saddle and seeing the joy on everyone’s faces never gets old.

Grateful for this life, this ranch family, and all the little moments that turn into the best memories. ✨🫶🏼

05/26/2026

☀️Summer Sunday lesson spots are filling fast at Linked Hearts Stables 🤍🐴

I officially only have:

✨ ONE lesson spot left at 3:00 PM
✨ TWO lesson spots left at 4:00 PM (grab a friend & come ride together!)

These lesson spots are open for ANY age, ANY experience level, and beginners are always welcome! Whether you’re brand new to horses or already riding, I tailor lessons to each rider’s confidence and goals. 🫶🏼

At the barn we focus on:
🐴 Confidence
🐴 Horsemanship
🐴 Horse connection
🐴 Riding skills
🐴 Fun & encouragement

There’s just something special about Sundays at the ranch. Fresh air, horse time, smiles, and making memories together. 🤎

Message me to claim a spot before they’re gone!

05/25/2026

If more people had hearts like horses, the world would be a better place. 🐴🥰

05/21/2026

What an amazing week at the ranch. 🤍

So much riding, so many smiles, so many new adventures, and memories we will never forget. There is just something so special about slowing down, breathing in the fresh air, and taking in God’s beautiful artwork painted across the sky each evening.

From laughs in the barn to time spent with the horses and great people, this week was full of joy, connection, and little moments that remind me how blessed we truly are.

The ranch life isn’t always perfect, but it sure is beautiful. ✨🐴🌅

05/19/2026

🐴✨ LESSON OPENING ✨🐴

I have ONE lesson opening available immediately on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM at Linked Hearts Stables! 🤍

Whether you or your child is brand new to horses or already building confidence in the saddle, this is such a special time at the ranch filled with connection, learning, laughter, growth, and so much love for these amazing horses. 🐎

Our horses help build confidence, patience, responsibility, strength, and joy in such a beautiful way. Watching riders grow each week is one of my favorite things ever. ✨

These spots do not stay open long, and I would absolutely love to welcome one more rider into our barn family.

Message me for details or to claim the spot! 🤎

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

This afternoon was so special. ☀️🐴

We got to soak in the gorgeous Iowa weather, celebrate a couple birthdays, and spend time making memories together at the ranch. Some brought friends along because let’s be honest… horses are always more fun with friends. 🤍

There was so much confidence built today, so many laughs, and just genuine fun. That’s what I love most about these groups and this ranch family.

Nothing out here is ever perfectly polished, and honestly that’s part of the beauty of it. Things happen, horses keep us on our toes, people laugh, we roll with it, and those usually become the best memories anyway.

So thankful for every person who comes out, loves these horses, supports one another, and helps create afternoons like this. 🤍✨

05/13/2026

This weather has been absolutely amazing lately ☀️🐴

There’s just something special about the joy out at the ranch this time of year. So much confidence being built, strength growing, connections forming, endless laughs, and just genuine good times with good people. Watching riders grow, seeing smiles light up, and watching these horses do what they do best has been such a blessing.

Thank you to all of our amazing barn family who come out, pour love into these horses, and make this place what it is. The horses truly love the attention beyond belief, and I can tell everyone coming out loves every second of it too 🤍

Here’s just a few snapshots from throughout the month. So grateful for this community, these moments, and all of you.

05/12/2026

This weather has been absolutely amazing lately ☀️🐴

There’s just something special about the joy out at the ranch this time of year. So much confidence being built, strength growing, connections forming, endless laughs, and just genuine good times with good people. Watching riders grow, seeing smiles light up, and watching these horses do what they do best has been such a blessing.

Thank you to all of our amazing barn family who come out, pour love into these horses, and make this place what it is. The horses truly love the attention beyond belief, and I can tell everyone coming out loves every second of it too 🤍

Here’s just a few snapshots from throughout the month. So grateful for this community, these moments, and all of you.

05/10/2026

What if some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.

I love this.

Because sometimes we can get stuck looking backwards.

At the horse we had.
At the body we had.
At the version of us that felt braver, lighter, louder.
At the “good old days”.

But what if… the good old days are still ahead?

What if there are tests you haven’t ridden yet
that will make you cry in the lorry park for all the right reasons?

What if there are friendships still forming
that will hold you in ways you didn’t even know you needed?

What if there are quiet Tuesdays
that turn into core memories?

We can honour what was
without deciding that was the peak.

Growth doesn’t always feel shiny.
Sometimes it feels like doubt.
Like rebuilding.
Like learning to look up again.

But the story isn’t finished.

There are laughs you haven’t had yet.
Places you haven’t stood yet.
Moments your inner child would lose her mind over.

And I think that’s magic.

Not everything good is behind you.

Some of the best days of your life
are still warming up. 💜